Berry Announces Expansion of its Leading Film Manufacturing Facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee

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Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) is expanding its stretch film manufacturing facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee by 25,000 square feet, aiming for completion by early 2024. This expansion will support increased production capacity for sustainable stretch films by adding three new cast lines and upgrading the existing reprocessing system. The project will create ten new jobs and enhance Berry's capability to meet growing customer demand for innovative film solutions that contribute to a circular economy. The first new cast line will add 20 million pounds of capacity for ultra-high-performance films, with plans for two additional lines. Berry's offerings include Transcend™ and Stratos™ films, designed to minimize virgin plastic use while ensuring strong load containment during transport.

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• Expansion of the Lewisburg facility to increase production capacity by 20 million pounds for sustainable films.
• Addition of ten new jobs at the facility.
• Upgrade of facilities' existing post-industrial resin reprocessing system.
• Plans for three new cast lines to meet growing demand for sustainable stretch films.

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Expansion will support increased production of sustainable film solutions

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), a leader in the design, development, and production of innovative, sustainable stretch films has begun expanding one of its leading stretch film manufacturing facilities in Lewisburg, Tennessee for completion by early 2024. The 25,000 square foot expansion will support the growing demand for Berry’s highest performing, sustainable stretch films by creating space for three new cast lines, upgrading the capacity of the facilities existing post-industrial resin (PIR) reprocessing system, and extending its rail spur for resin material handling. In coordination of the expansion, Berry will add ten new jobs in the Lewisburg facility.

“The ability to access innovative, sustainable film solutions is critical for our customers as they work to drive progress toward a circular, net-zero economy,” said Phil Stolz, EVP and General Manager, Performance Materials for Berry. "Expanding our Lewisburg facility will allow us to optimize the facility to help our films customers deliver against their ambitious sustainability goals.”

Through collaboration with its OEM supplier, Berry will complete the installation of one cast line to support 20 million pounds of added capacity for ultra-high-performance films. By investing in the new cast line, Berry benefits from the advanced technology needed to increase capacity in its most sophisticated stretch films. Upon installation of the first new line, Berry has plans to add two additional cast lines in the facility.

Plastic stretch films have been a longtime preferred solution for pallet load containment thanks to their strong, durable, and lightweight nature. Manufacturers continue to advance the performance of stretch films through developments in manufacturing paired with customer demands. Additions to Berry’s Lewisburg facility will support the increased production of ultra-high performing film solutions that advance a pathway to circularity. Among these films are Berry’s Transcend™ and Stratos™ machine films designed to reduce the use of virgin plastic through source reduction while retaining excellent load containment to prevent, breakage, damage and loss during transport and storage.

To learn more about Berry’s sustainable films portfolio, click here.

About Berry

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 46,000 global employees across more than 265 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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FAQ

What is Berry Global's recent facility expansion about?

Berry Global is expanding its stretch film manufacturing facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee, by 25,000 square feet to increase production capacity for sustainable films.

How many jobs will be created due to the expansion of Berry Global's facility?

The expansion will create ten new jobs at the Lewisburg facility.

When is the expansion of Berry Global's facility expected to be completed?

The expansion of the Lewisburg facility is expected to be completed by early 2024.

What new technologies will be introduced in Berry Global's facility expansion?

The expansion will include the installation of three new cast lines and enhancements to the existing post-industrial resin reprocessing system.

What are some of the products that Berry Global plans to produce with the new capacity?

Berry Global plans to produce ultra-high-performance films, including their Transcend™ and Stratos™ films, which aim to reduce virgin plastic usage.